Tag: insulation
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Top Insulation Techniques for Energy-Efficient Buildings
Driven by escalating building standards focused on energy efficiency and sustainability, the construction sector is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Insulation quality is emerging as a critical element in modern buildings, especially within the commercial sphere. Insulation plays a critical role in minimizing energy consumption, controlling heating and cooling costs, and ensuring long-term environmental sustainability. According…
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How much does insulation cost when improving your home’s energy efficiency?
Insulation remains one of the best ways of enhancing energy efficiency, reducing utility bills, and improving the year-round comfort in your home. And, whether you’re renovating, extending or building a new home, when correctly specified, home insulation is going to save you money in the long run. Insulation costs however do depend on the type…
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How Technology is Revolutionizing Spray Foam Insulation with Advanced Tools
The innovation in technology has become a major force all over many sectors, and the insulation sector is no exception. In the construction and renovation industry, the application of foam spray as a solution for the insulation and air sealing of the house is already a trend that is becoming more and more popular. The…
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Installing cavity wall insulation — an expert guide
If you’re a self builder, installing cavity wall insulation (CWI) is crucial to keeping your home warm and energy efficient. Get it wrong and the issues can be costly to fix and will negatively affect your home’s efficiency – so it’s important to get it right from the outset of your build. But what’s the…
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Siplast Debuts TCPP-Free Paratherm® NH for Sustainable Insulation
Siplast, a Standard Industries company and leader in high-performance roofing and waterproofing solutions, is proud to announce that its full line of Paratherm® Non-Halogenated (NH) polyiso products are TCPP Free, Red-List Free and now are offered at standard polyiso pricing. Siplast introduced its Paratherm® NH Polyiso Insulation product line in 2017, featuring a TCPP-free, non-halogenated…
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Does spray foam insulation really prevent you getting a mortgage? We asked four major mortgage lenders
You might have heard that spray foam insulation in a property can affect your chances of getting a mortgage or invalidate your home insurance, but is this true? Spray foam insulation has gained popularity as an energy-efficient solution for homeowners, but numerous reports have come out that it can have significant implications for mortgages and…
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How long does insulation last?
As a building material, insulation is incredibly important as it sets the thermal performance of your home. Home insulation is essential for energy efficiency, maintaining internal comfort, and keeping energy bills low. However, like all materials, insulation has a lifespan, and over time, it undergoes an aging process that can reduce its effectiveness. In this…
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Dozens of firms suspended after substandard solid wall insulation jobs
The government has suspended 39 businesses that installed poor-quality solid wall insulation using publicly funded energy efficiency schemes. Routine checks carried out by independent quality body TrustMark uncovered cases of substandard solid wall insulation fitted under the Energy Company Obligation 4 (ECO4) and the Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS). Around 65,000 households have had solid…
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BIOHM Seeks to Turn Plastic Waste into Insulation Material with Mushrooms
BIOHM is a research and development led UK start-up that aims to revolutionize the construction industry with its bio-based materials. Among their products are insulation panels made from mycelium, the root formations of fungi. Recently, the company discovered that certain fungal species can consume plastic as a food source. This invention could bring about new…